Rainforest Cafe, Theme restaurant in Nashville-Davidson, US.
Rainforest Cafe is a themed restaurant in Nashville-Davidson with mechanical animals, artificial trees, indoor waterfalls, and mist-making equipment spread across the dining area. The ceilings are high and tropical plants fill every corner, giving the room the feel of a dense jungle canopy.
The chain opened its first location in 1994 at the Mall of America in Minnesota and then grew to locations across the country. Landry's Restaurants took over ownership in 2000 and has managed the concept since then.
The eight animal characters known as The Wild Bunch appear on children's menus, packaging, and souvenirs throughout the space. Kids can spot these figures from the entrance all the way to the table, making the meal feel like part of a longer story.
Waits can be long on weekends and holidays, so booking ahead is a good idea. The gift shop area is built into the layout and is easy to browse before or after the meal.
At regular intervals during a meal, the restaurant stages a simulated thunderstorm with lightning effects and loud thunder played through subwoofers in the dining room. These moments happen without warning and tend to catch first-time visitors off guard.
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